Is Austria Safe for Women? Crime Rate in Austria
Safety rating
Women living in Austria consider the safety level to be very high, with an overall safety rating of 4.5 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Austria consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 1.8 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 4% percentage of women in Austria have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Based on 223 experiences
Safety rating: | 4.5/5 | Very Safe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 4/5 | Safe |
Safety using public transport: | 4.6/5 | Very Safe |
Crime rate: | 1.8/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1.9/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.5/5 | A bit worried |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1.5/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1.2/5 | Not at all worried |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried |
How safe is Austria?
Loretta
Vienna
Vienna is a very safe city, having lived here my whole life, I never had any incidents happen to me, neither robbery, assault or harassment, also having used public transport late at night and walking alone. Of course by chance stuff happens to people- like anywhere- but Vienna is very very safe, even with your open handbag and your Portemonnaie sticking out you don’t get robbed in the metro.. people even tell you your bag is open, so very very safe!
Posted: March 6, 2025Vienna
If you are in the main areas like Karlsplatz, Oper, Burgring, Kunsthistorisches Museum oder Naturhistorisches Museum you don't really have to worry about safety. However I highly suggest avoiding areas like Keplerplatz, Reumannplatz and Main Station, after 10, especially if you are alone and a women.
Posted: February 26, 2025
Lisa
Vienna
Vienna is very safe. I am living here for 8 years now and never experienced somehting bad. I also love to take night strolls through the city, never a problem. Just take care of mugging in touristy areas. I have never been mugged but heard tjat tourists are sometimes targeted
Posted: February 26, 2025
Josefine
Vienna
Vienna is very safe. I've lived here all my life and never felt unsaved on the streets or using public transport. I only one had a girl come up to us because a man kept giving her his number. All in all, I feel like except for the few "grantler" (naturally angry vienniese people) Vienna is pretty international and people can take care of each other.
Posted: February 25, 2025
cori
Linz
depending on the area, linz is quite safe. unless you are around the train station at night that is. I do have to say, as a queer, alt-looking woman, i have experienced some weird comments by men and young boys. 😭
Posted: February 18, 2025Vienna
It strongly depends on what area you are. The inner districts are safer than the outer ones because there are mostly tourists and rich people. But in general it is a safe city with a lot of weird ppl
Posted: February 18, 2025
Franziska
Vienna
It is pretty safe you just habe to know where not to go. At night there is a good public transort opportunity and a lot of ubers you can take. The bars are also safe to go to. Bartenders and workers are always happy to help.
Posted: February 16, 2025St. Ulrich am Pillersee
St. Ulrich is a small village with a lot of nature and a lake. It is quiet here and you feel like the time goes by slower as in other cities. The people here are very friendly. This Village is so small we don‘t even have a police station. (Isn‘t needed).
Posted: February 16, 2025Austria
Austria overall is pretty save, although crime rates are increasing. Especially in bigger cities like Vienna, you should watch out. Also in public transport there definitely can be people making you feel unwell but 9 out of 10 are fine.
Posted: February 15, 2025
Hanni
Vienna
I'd say in relation to other places Vienna is very safe. But like in any major City there are places you should avoid being alone after dark. I genreally feel very safe walking home but I've heard a few stories from friends about being verbally harassed. During the day however every part of the City is safe
Posted: February 13, 2025Is Austria worth visiting?
Travel rating
based on 74 experiences from female travelers
Vienna, Group travel
I had a wonderful time in Vienna! I felt completely safe throughout my stay. I highly recommend visiting the main landmarks as well as Prater, which was a fun experience. For two days, I spent around 100 euros in total. We stayed in an Airbnb, which was comfortable and convenient. To get around the city, we primarily used trams, which were efficient and easy to navigate. Vienna is a beautiful city with so much to offer, and I would love to visit again in the future!
Posted: March 4, 2025
Olga
Germany
Vienna, Solo travel
I really love Vienna! It’s so beautiful and cosy city. It is also very international. I’ve been there few times and every single time I fall in love with the city over and over again! It’s very historical and green.
Posted: March 3, 2025Experienced: March, 2025Meet locals in Austria
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